Huawei nova 14 Lite vs Huawei nova 5
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite (2025) and the Huawei nova 5 (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads — 36/100 vs 15/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 14 Lite has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Huawei nova 14 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 191g).
Huawei nova 14 Lite
Huawei nova 5
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 5/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 191g
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 14 Lite vs the Huawei nova 5, the Huawei nova 14 Lite scores 21 points higher (36/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite leads (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (54/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 14 Lite | Huawei nova 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | — | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.4" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1084x2412 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 3500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP65 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×75.5×7.2 mm | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 171 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1084x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 14 Lite
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (54/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 14 Lite (86/100 vs 61/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 by 21 points (36/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 14 Lite and the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Huawei nova 5 — 15/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 14 Lite or the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 14 Lite over the Huawei nova 5?
The Huawei nova 14 Lite is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use.